DST-PURSE: Handholding of Start-ups and Industrial Collaboration
Proposals are invited under the “Handholding of Start-ups and Industrial Collaboration” initiative, supported by DST-PURSE (Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence) at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh.
This initiative supports innovative ideas and start-up concepts in biomedical and healthcare applications, including:
- Biomedical implants
- Additive manufacturing in healthcare
- Point-of-care healthcare devices
Highlights
- Funding support: ₹20,000 – ₹1,00,000 per project
- Up to 5 projects will be supported annually
- Mentorship by PEC faculty and domain experts
- Opportunities for IP protection, networking, and commercialization
Eligibility
Open to all PEC students, research scholars, and faculty (individuals or teams).
How to Apply
Submit proposals in the prescribed format (Annexure I) to dstpurse@pec.edu.in.
Important Dates
- Call Opens: 15 October 2025
- Last Date for Submission: 15 November 2025
For complete details and the submission format, please see the attached document below.